Peace and security
Iran at UNGA 81
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United States of America · Day 1Donald TrumpThere is no better example of a danger that was allowed to gather strength at the world's peril than the number one sponsor of terror, the Islamic Republic of Iran.
For 51 years, the fanatical Iranian regime has ruled by bloodshed and mass murder, spreading death and carnage and chaos across the entire Middle East and beyond.
They were the bully of the Middle East, but they are the bully no more.
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Jordan · Day 1Abdullah II ibn Al HusseinJust look at the energy and grocery bills of ordinary families from Mumbai to Madrid to Minnesota.
The Iran war has shown how quickly instability can disrupt trade, investment, and lives beyond the region.
And then there is Gaza.
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Qatar · Day 1Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al ThaniIt has become possible for an international waterway, through which nearly a quarter of the world's energy trade passes, to be closed.
It has also become possible for the lifelines of the global economy to be turned into tools of pressure and bargaining, with people on every continent bearing the cost, despite being far removed from the causes of the conflict.
This is a crisis that drives up the prices of food and medicine and affects the livelihoods of peoples who have nothing to do with any of this.
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Lithuania · Day 1Gitanas NausėdaIt is made worse by growing nuclear ambitions in the Middle East and Asia, as well as the irresponsible transfer of military-related goods, use items and sensitive technologies.
In recent months, Iran has continued attacking neighboring countries, often through its proxies, while actively impairing the freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
These actions constitute a serious threat to regional and international peace and security.
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Japan · Day 1Takaichi SanaeWith this in mind, we established a unit for peace mediation within the government of Japan in March of this year.
Japan will play a more proactive role in the peaceful settlement of disputes.
Furthermore, the maritime order based on the rule of law is currently being greatly shaken in the Strait of Hormuz.
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United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland · Day 1Andy BurnhamAnd we built an international coalition of countries to come with us.
The terrorist attack on Israel on 7 October 2023 was utterly horrific.
I have condemned it in the strongest possible terms.
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